Maternal age at pregnancy and risk for gestational diabetes mellitus among Chinese women with singleton pregnancies

Conclusions for practiceThe incidence of GDM increased with maternal age. Women who got pregnant younger than 23  years had the lowest risk, followed by those who were younger than 30 years. The incidence GDM was especially high in women who were primiparas and were older than 30 years.
Source: International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research